perfect | Definition of perfect

perfect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of perfect

1 to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation

Synonyms of perfect

complete, consummate, finalize, finish, polish

Words Related to perfect

follow through (with), stick out

accomplish, achieve, effect

carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up

Phrases Synonymous with perfect

Near Antonyms of perfect

abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

2 to make better

an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes

Synonyms of perfect

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, help, improve, meliorate, refine, upgrade

Words Related to perfect

correct, emend, rectify, reform, remediate, remedy

edit, fine-tune, redraft, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, revamp, revise, rework

beef (up), boost, fortify, intensify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

fine, hone, polish

retouch, touch up

Near Antonyms of perfect

damage, endamage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, spoil, tarnish, vitiate

blemish, blight, deface, disfigure, flaw, mar

diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

Antonyms of perfect